Underground Longwall Setup Foreman | PTO & 401(k)

Iron Senergy; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Medical

401(k) Plan

PTO

Job summary

Iron Senergy seeks a Longwall Setup/Recovery Foreman in Waynesburg, PA to safely and efficiently lead a crew on longwall setup and tear-down, meeting budget goals. You will interpret maps, coordinate crew work, and ensure compliance with UMWA contracts and safety standards.

You\'ll develop the production team, maintain daily reports, and communicate across shifts to optimize ventilation, roof control, cleanup and drainage, while prioritizing safety and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Underground longwall experience of 1–5 years.
• Certification as PA State Mine Foreman or Assistant Mine Foreman.
• Ability to communicate, manage, motivate, and train.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State laws, UMWA contract, and company policies.
• Read, understand, and use engineering maps, drawings, and plans.

Responsibilities

• Achieve budgeted footage safely and cost-effectively.
• Plan, implement, and monitor longwall activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and company policies.
• Ensure safe work performance of assigned workforce.
• Develop production staff to meet section standards (ventilation, roof control, cleanup, dusting, drainage).
• Coordinate section activities with shift foremen.
• Ensure compliance with UMWA contract for area.
• Maintain detailed verbal and written communications with workforce and supervisors.
• Complete accurate daily production and activity reports.
• Be ready one hour before shift to plan and coordinate responsibilities.
• Ensure safe operation and condition of section equipment including mantrips.
• Oversee daily employee payments under charge.
• Comply with all safety program elements.

Skills

Longwall experience

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Maps reading

Education

PA Mine Foreman Certification

PA Assistant Mine Foreman Certification

Job description

Iron Senergy seeks a Longwall Setup/Recovery Foreman in Waynesburg, PA to safely and efficiently lead a crew on longwall setup and tear-down, meeting budget goals. You will interpret maps, coordinate crew work, and ensure compliance with UMWA contracts and safety standards.

You\'ll develop the production team, maintain daily reports, and communicate across shifts to optimize ventilation, roof control, cleanup and drainage, while prioritizing safety and cost efficiency.